Baker Mayfield

Week 16 at Packers

Baker Mayfield looks ready to return from COVID-19 in time to take on the Green Bay Packers. Mayfield isn't on the fantasy radar right now, as he currently ranks as QB26 in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks with at least 10 starts. The good news is that this projects as more of a pass-heavy game script with the Browns projected to play from behind.

The Packers rank 21st in schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game allowed to quarterbacks, so Mayfield will have an opportunity to have a better game in this spot. However, there's no way you can trust him in the semifinals unless you're in desperate need of a quarterback in SuperFlex formats.

Week 12 at Ravens

Baker Mayfield continues to be hampered by injuries, as he's playing through an injured shoulder right now. He's also limited by playing in one of the most run-heavy offenses in the NFL. This makes him tough to consider as a streamer unless the matchup dictates a pass-heavy game script. It's possible that this is the case against an explosive Ravens offense. If Cleveland is forced to play from behind, perhaps we can see a better showing from Mayfield.

The Ravens rank 25th in Schedule-Adjusted Fantasy Points per Game, so the matchup is there for Mayfield. However, like Cleveland, Baltimore is run-heavy. Both teams also play at a slow pace. This makes it possible that we see a low-scoring game given the limited volume between these two teams. I'd look elsewhere if I needed a streamer. Save Mayfield for DFS Showdown slates.

Week 10 at Patriots

Baker Mayfield is coming off an efficient outing against the Bengals where he completed 66.7 percent of his passes at 10.4 yards per attempt. He finished as QB12 for the week, which was his only Top-12 finish of the season, demonstrating his limited upside in a run-heavy offense. It's clear that Mayfield is a better quarterback when Odell Beckham Jr. isn't on the field.

Mayfield goes up against a Patriots defense that ranks second in aFPA to quarterbacks, so this is a tough matchup. Add in the run-heavy offensive scheme and you have an unappealing streamer this week. Expect the Browns to try to exploit the Patriots' defense on the ground because that's where they are more vulnerable.